Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

In the great hall, True Monarch Bailian’s voice was not loud, but it sent a chill down Ye Jingcheng’s spine. He thought to himself that his suspicions were confirmed. Handing over the Cyan Blood Mirror meant that True Monarch Chi Xue harbored ill intentions.

Otherwise, why would he send an Ancient Treasure into the secret realm? Giving out other Tier Five Talismans or powerful Spirit Talismans could have achieved the same effect as an Ancient Treasure, and the loss would not have been as severe. The preciousness of an Ancient Treasure with an indirect Soul Search effect was easy to imagine.

Ye Jingcheng even felt that if the Ye family kept this Ancient Treasure, True Monarch Chi Xue would still come knocking to demand its return. When the time came, he could simply claim that he had gifted the Magical Treasure to a junior who then disappeared. If he brazenly demanded it back, would the Ye family really dare to refuse?

This was the exact reason why Ye Jingcheng had brought the Cyan Blood Mirror to Medicine King Valley. It was much better for True Monarch Chi Xue to demand it from Medicine King Valley than from Lingyun Peak. In fact, Ye Jingcheng couldn’t help but look forward to the encounter. True Monarch Chi Xue had one of his Soul Splits destroyed. Ye Jingcheng wanted to see whether a Cultivator of the Penglai Sect would fully or only partially recover from the destruction of a Soul Split after fifty years had passed.

”No,” Ye Jingcheng replied.

”That’s fine. There’s a high chance True Monarch Chi Xue will ask for this mirror back. You can choose a few treasures first. Since it has arrived at Medicine King Valley, we won’t let him take it back so easily!” True Monarch Bailian said.

Hearing this, Ye Jingcheng understood that even now, Medicine King Valley did not dare to completely tear away all pretenses with the Penglai Sect. For them, maintaining the status quo and quietly waiting for the outcome was the best situation.

Next, Ye Jingcheng mentioned the final main ingredient for the Jade Qilin Pill and the primary ingredients for the Tier Five Red Flame Pill. However, he did not mention the Tier Five Demon King’s Essence Blood. For one, it wouldn’t be easy for Penglai to obtain such Essence Blood. Secondly, Ye Jingcheng was worried they might use the Essence Blood to stir up trouble and covet the secret behind the Advancement of the Ye family’s Spirit Beasts.

The Spirit Medicines he was looking for could be traced. If someone truly put their mind to it, it would be easy to investigate, even if he had mixed in some decoy ingredients. Only the matter of incorporating Essence Blood into the pills remained completely unknown to outsiders.

Ye Jingcheng planned to rely on the Celestial Demon Mountain Range and Long Xunxian for the Earth Flood Dragon Essence Blood and Cold Flood Dragon Essence Blood. Therefore, he wouldn’t bring it up here. Furthermore, he didn’t trust Medicine King Valley that much to begin with.

”Mhm, let’s wait quietly then. We’ll strive to exchange it for at least two of the herbs,” True Monarch Bailian nodded, saying no more on the matter.

Afterward, they exchanged pleasantries for a while. Ye Jingcheng watched as Ye Tengyuan, Ye Tengxue, and the others entered the Teleportation Array alongside Cultivators from other Sect Clans. The Teleportation Array was located at the peak of Medicine King Mountain, an area even Ye Jingcheng couldn’t approach too closely. He could only hope that everything would go smoothly for the three of them.

Ye Jingcheng waited on Medicine King Mountain for three days. On the fourth day, as the morning sun rose, a streak of crimson light flew over from the distance.

He resembled a crimson sun—scorching and violent. Only by relying on his Star Illusion Eye could Ye Jingcheng clearly see that beneath the violent crimson light was the face of True Monarch Chi Xue. Compared to his clone, he was more solemn and majestic, with a hint of arrogance between his brows.

Ye Jingcheng, together with True Monarch Bailian and True Monarch Qingchen, went out to welcome True Monarch Chi Xue. Of course, it was half welcoming and half standing on guard.

”Have you seen me before?” True Monarch Chi Xue did not look at True Monarch Bailian first; instead, his gaze fell upon Ye Jingcheng.

”I’ve seen your portrait,” Ye Jingcheng replied without a shred of stage fright. Two hundred years of ups and downs had long since made his heart as calm as still water. How could a short sentence possibly probe anything out of him?

The corners of True Monarch Chi Xue’s mouth curled up slightly, revealing a hint of amusement. However, he didn’t continue looking at Ye Jingcheng and instead turned to True Monarch Bailian.

”Thank you, Daoist Bailian, for temporarily looking after my Ancient Treasure.” True Monarch Chi Xue’s words were domineering, yet somewhat slick. He was clearly the one who set the trap, which led to his Ancient Treasure falling into another’s hands. Yet, in his mouth, it had become ”temporarily looking after,” as if he had merely misplaced a random item.

”This is not temporary safekeeping. Chi Xue Daoist, Penglai has somewhat crossed the line, haven’t they?” True Monarch Bailian said. As he spoke, he glanced at the Jinling True Monk beside him. The implication was self-evident. If Penglai intervened, Medicine King Valley could also invite Jinguang Temple to intervene.

”Bailian, you old Daoist, what is the meaning of this? Do you think I’m providing treasures to enable murder?” True Monarch Chi Xue shot back. ”My disciple’s whereabouts are still unknown to this day. The fact that I haven’t suspected you of killing my disciple is already giving face to Bai Yao the Daoist and Jinguang Temple.”

”Is that so?” True Monarch Bailian materialized a bottle of Essence Blood in his hand. Although Master Golden Armor hadn’t been able to gather enough Essence Blood that day, other Golden Core Cultivators were certainly capable of it. If True Monarch Chi Xue was going to stubbornly deny it, True Monarch Bailian naturally wouldn’t humor him. Did Chi Xue think he was True Monarch Tai Peng, capable of suppressing Bailian with a single palm strike?

”Getting your treasure back is very simple. From now on, you are not allowed to provide treasures to interfere with the Eastern Domain’s affairs, at least not until the results are out. Additionally, I need these four stalks of Tier Five Spiritual Medicine. I’m sure Chi Xue Daoist can easily gather them!” True Monarch Bailian had no intention of wasting his breath.

The current situation was not something the few of them could decide. He didn’t want to put on an act with True Monarch Chi Xue here either. Trading medicine to redeem the treasure was simple and direct.

Standing to the side, Ye Jingcheng witnessed the rare sight of True Monarch Chi Xue being deflated. He guessed that True Monarch Bailian was venting the frustration he had suffered at the hands of True Monarch Tai Peng all those years ago onto True Monarch Chi Xue.

True Monarch Chi Xue was only at the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul; he was not at the Late Stage of Nascent Soul, nor was he at the Nascent Soul Peak. On the other hand, True Monarch Bailian was a genuine Late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator. Not to mention, there were quite a few Nascent Soul Cultivators present here.

”I have the Green Immortal Lotus, but not the rest,” True Monarch Chi Xue finally spoke after a moment of hesitation, even though his expression had turned slightly gloomy.

This brought an involuntary surge of joy to Ye Jingcheng. The Green Immortal Lotus was the final main ingredient for the Jade Qilin Pill, which meant he had now gathered all the Spirit Medicine needed for it. He only needed suitable Essence Blood to refine the Advancement Pill.

Although True Monarch Bailian had initially suggested they might get two stalks, Ye Jingcheng knew in his heart that getting even one was already the best-case scenario. Now, he was naturally satisfied. This was much more useful to him than an Ancient Treasure. In the future, the Ye family would breed and crossbreed their Dream-Devouring Worms. If they succeeded, why would the Ye family ever need something like the Cyan Blood Mirror?

”Then make up for the rest with a Nascent Soul Pill,” True Monarch Bailian added.

”I don’t have a Nascent Soul Pill either. I only have Gold Condensing Pills. Three of them,” True Monarch Chi Xue replied. This was his absolute bottom line. Even in the Penglai Sect, Nascent Soul Pills were hard to come by, so it was naturally impossible to trade one for an Ancient Treasure.

Upon hearing the offer of three Gold Condensing Pills, True Monarch Bailian didn’t press the matter further. He merely glanced at Ye Jingcheng and sent a Transmission to ask for his opinion. After receiving an affirmative answer, he finalized the exchange.

Once they watched True Monarch Chi Xue leave, Ye Jingcheng and the others all breathed a sigh of relief. For now, the harvest from the Celestial Desolate Secret Realm was still increasing. As for him, he only needed to figure out where to find the Essence Blood.

”Thank you, True Monarch Bailian!” Ye Jingcheng said as True Monarch Bailian handed over the Spirit Medicine and the Gold Condensing Pills to him, though Ye Jingcheng only kept one of the pills!